by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Oct 30, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Uncategorized |
Tid Bits of Info The feet should point directly forward during the exercise routine. The side walk exercise should be performed while the patient is positioned in a mini squatted stance. The rubber band should be placed around the arches of the feet to be...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Sep 24, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Incline walking with a grade of 5% or greater helps to reduce the forces in the knee. Incline walking helps to increase the heart rate and can do it without an increase in walking speed. A 2% incline will produce the same amount of energy...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Aug 20, 2015 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The use of prophylactic braces is controversial because they might cause more instability and weakness. Most shoes, up to 85%, are not worn for their intended purpose. Low top shoes are lighter, enable one to be quicker/faster and increase...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Aug 13, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Adults should attempt to get 7-9 hours of “good” sleep per night. After shoulder surgery, put a pillow behind the involved shoulder blade when you try to sleep. Putting cinder blocks under the footboard of your bed can aide in elevating your...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Aug 6, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The Physical Therapist can assist in determining a percentage of body weight by having the patient stand on a scale. TT and TD gait are transitional forms of gait designed to put a percentage of the body weight on the involved limb and...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jul 23, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater significantly increases the activity of the paraspinal muscles. Walking in waist-deep water can double your oxygen consumption compared to walking...
